FDA WARNING_LETTER - City Market Inc - January 09, 2026

City Market, Inc., located in Brunswick, Georgia, received a formal Warning Letter from the FDA following an inspection conducted between January 7 and January 9, 2026. The agency identified significant violations of seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. As a result, the firm’s ready-to-eat pasteurized canned crab meat is considered adulterated because it was processed under conditions that could pose serious health risks. Key violations include the failure to implement monitoring procedures for temperature control during the receipt and storage of crab meat. Specifically, the FDA found products stored without adequate ice or at unsafe ambient temperatures, which could lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Furthermore, the company’s HACCP plan lacked sufficient critical limits and corrective action protocols. Inspectors also observed recurring sanitation issues—such as debris and equipment leaks—and noted a complete absence of documented employee food safety training. To address these findings, City Market, Inc. is required to submit a written response within 15 working days. This response must include a revised HACCP plan, at least five consecutive days of monitoring records to prove implementation, and documentation of a new employee training program. Failure to rectify these issues may result in legal consequences, including product seizures or the suspension of food facility registration.